Equipment

PacLease Launches New Blog for Customers

PacLease has added a blog to its website with the aim of opening up another avenue of communication with private fleets and other customers. The blog will include educational content and ideas on toipcs such as trends in equipment, leasing, and what’s taking place in the trucking industry.

“We want our blog to be a go-to source for our customers as well as others," said Michelle Harry, PacLease director of marketing. “We want to answer questions we often get about the business as well as comment on what goes on in the industry.”

The PacLease blog also will address important topics, such as regulations, taxes, emissions standards, and other issues that affect the transportation industry.

“With our team of experts contributing to the blog, our hope is that we can help our readers think through and navigate the challenges of doing business in the current climate," Harry said.

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